Wine & Dine: Pairing Fine Food with Wine Wine in Fine Countries; Thursday, 4th Period [07/18].

[chef_chocobro]

"As with our previous trip to Italy, no comprehensive exploration of fine wine and dining would be complete without a visit to the country of France, as well," Ignis said, to start the class out as they gathered for their portal to their weekly destination for sips and snacks. "More specifically, we will be traveling to the Champagne region, although, believe me, it was a very tough decision to make. Alas, we have so many regions and so few weeks, and so Champagne it shall be, instantly bringing to mind a very specific wine, well known throughout the world. True Champagne only comes from Champagne, after all, and anything else is just merely sparkling.

"This week," he further explained, "we will be visiting Veuve Clicquot, a house founded back in 1772 and then taken into the hands ambitious young widow in 1805 whose formidable contributions to the art earned her the title of la grande dame of Champagne, which was particularly exceptional during the time. We will embark on a brief tour of the history of the house before we settle on its spacious lawns for a picnic, wherein we will be sampling two of their signature vintages along with some excellent and well paired French cuisine.

"As always, I expect you all to be quite respectful and inquisitive, and, without further ado, let us see if our portal is now prepared."

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Class Activity: Tour the Estate - Wine & Dine, 07/18.

[chef_chocobro]

Learn more about this specific vineyard in a brief tour that seeks to feature some of the more interesting details about the place without nudging too much into their time in actually enjoying the wine and some food. Ignis will encourage the students to also take note of comparisons between this week's locations and last week's. Are there any notable differences in the two regions that you've noticed? Is it all just a matter in same process, different grapes? Or something else there?

Or just enjoy the view and the history, that's acceptable and understandable as well.

Re: Class Activity: Tour the Estate - Wine & Dine, 07/18.

[mylandmyrules]

Nell might just have tugged Gladio off to the side to steal a kiss or two. What? It was France and practically cried out for it. Plus, it's not as if Ignis could see them. Sorry, Iggy.

Re: Class Activity: Tour the Estate - Wine & Dine, 07/18.

[sword_chocobro]

Ignis might not be able to see them, no, but that didn't mean he would miss your little departure from the tour, Nell.

Gladio, meanwhile, would have absolutely no complaints or resistance to being dragged away, chuckling faintly and happily stealing a few kisses more.

"Hopefully there's not a quiz later," he murmured, grinning, and clearly in no rush to get back to the lesson.

Re: Class Activity: Tour the Estate - Wine & Dine, 07/18.

[mylandmyrules]

They were supposed to be looking around, Ignis, and they were! Ish. "I think we'll manage," Nell said. "We haven't even gotten to the eating and drinking part yet."